Kenneth be denied

MANILA, Philippines - Multi-titled rider Kenneth San Andres topped the 2011 Chinese Taipei International Supercross Cup, winning both heats of the premier Pro Open in grand fashion in Taiwan yesterday.

The 2010 National Rider of the Year outclassed Thailand’s Atison Raudreo and Italian Brian Hsu in both events, even posting a winning length of 35 meters in the second race.

“I guess I was just in tip-top shape as I was coming off a victory in the Philippine National Motocross Championship,” said San Andres, the 2010 National Rider of the Year awardee.

San Andres, who represented the Philippine-NAMSSA Motocross Team, was referring to the last leg of the National Motorcycle Sports and Safety Association-conducted series, which he dominated last Dec. 12 at the Speedworld MX Circuit in SM Bicutan, Parañaque.

The Filipino rider’s campaign was backed by Oakley, Bridgestone Tires, HJC Helmets, Fox Racing,Polisport, EZ Trailer, Inside Racing, JBS Motorcycle Parts and Accessories and Bike Plus. He recently captured his third National Rider of the Year crown in the Pro Open and 14th overall, including his exploits as a junior rider.

The many-time Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) top awardee for motocross is bracing for the 2011 season of the Philippine National Motocross Championship and the FIM Asian Motocross Championship Series, a leg of which will be held in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.